His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius by Derk Blaylock

Chapter 48:

“We ran into each other in the parking lot,” Carola explained. “Belinda was here alone, so I invited her to join us.”

Kylee nodded in understanding. “I see. Belinda, please, come have a seat with us.”

The meal proceeded smoothly, with Baker and Carola attentively catering to Kylee’s every need. Belinda, meanwhile, ate quietly, feeling slightly out of place as she focused on her plate.

Suddenly, a blue lobster appeared on her plate. Belinda looked up, startled.

Baker, wearing a casual expression, withdrew his fork and said, “Go on, enjoy.”

Belinda glanced down at the unexpected delicacy, a hint of amusement flickering in her eyes. Just as she was about to speak, another fork swooped in, swiftly reclaiming the lobster and returning it to Baker’s plate.

surprised by

gaze to Carola,

of resignation and disbelief,

hadn’t expected Carola to know about her seafood allergy. Earlier, seeing the blue lobster on her plate had felt absurd—her own father

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slightly as she observed the interaction. Carola’s demeanor toward Belinda had always been distant, yet she knew about the allergy.

thought seemed to amuse her, and she teased, “Isn’t that odd? Both of you

a playful

we assume all people with

behind her hand. “I was just

and for a brief moment, his gaze flickered with an

the exchange, gently placed some crispy salt and pepper ribs on Belinda’s plate. Belinda offered her a warm